Automation Project Lead for Custom Machinery

Genuine Search Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead custom automation projects from concept through installation and customer acceptance. A strong mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience with automated equipment are required to drive complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, controls, and field service teams while maintaining schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in project management/execution of custom automation or industrial equipment.
• Strong background in automated machinery and manufacturing systems.
• Experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, controls, and integration disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid machine design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom automation projects from kickoff to commissioning and customer sign-off.
• Serve as main customer contact during project execution.
• Coordinate internal engineering, manufacturing, assembly, controls, purchasing, and field service teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
• Conduct project review meetings and provide status updates to leadership and customers.
• Review designs to ensure technical requirements are met and aligned with scope.
• Manage scope, change orders, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Support design reviews and collaboration on manufacturability and performance.
• Coordinate machine build activities, FAT/SAT, installation, and startup support.
• Ensure projects finish on time, within budget, and meet customer quality.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Genuine Search Group is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead custom automation projects from concept through installation and customer acceptance. A strong mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience with automated equipment are required to drive complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, controls, and field service teams while maintaining schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.